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Kneipp Calendula and Orange Foot Soak
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Kneipp Calendula and Orange Foot Soak

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol
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What the product description says
“Nourishing Calendula Extract and Jojoba Oil calm dry, itchy feet while softening the skin to prepare it for moisturization”
Source: Lookfantastic US

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~6.7–10.1%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~4.5–6.8%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~3.2–4.8%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~2.1–3.2%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Menthol—High~1.4–2.1%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~6.7–10.1%est.
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Sodium chloride~25–37%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~6.7–10.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

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Menthol~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Citral~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium carbonate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate product's pH

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Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredient list view

Sodium chloride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Menthol, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Parfum, Sodium carbonate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Tocopherol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
  6. 6
    Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevancesciencedirect.com
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